John Amos

John Amos (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor and retired football player. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. He has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award. On film, he has played numerous supporting roles in movies such as The Beastmaster (1982), Coming to America (1988), Lock Up (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990) and Coming 2 America (2021).

Prior to acting, he played on the Colorado State Rams football team and in 1964, he signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Denver Broncos and in 1967 signed a free agent contract with the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. Both of these contracts did not land him a spot on the teams and played a final season in the Continental Football League with the Victoria Steelers before pursuing acting.

Name John Amos
Age 84 years 4 month 23 days old
Net Worth 3 million
Height 1.81 meter
Born Place Newark, New Jersey, USA
Nationality US
Birthday 1939-12-27

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1. John Amos Age in 2024 ?

John Amos Age in 2024 is 84 years 4 month 23 days old

2. What is the birthday of John Amos ?

Birthday of John Amos is 1939-12-27

3. what is the net worth of John Amos in 2024 ?

John Amos net worth in 2024 is 3 million

4. what is the height of John Amos ?

John Amos height is 1.81 meter

5. what is the nationality of John Amos ?

John Amos nationality is US

6. What is the John Amos occupation ?

John Amos occupation is actor , athlete , football_player , soldier , playwright , theatrical_producer , copywriter , social_worker , screenwriter , stand-up_comedian

7. What is the gender of John Amos ?

Gender of John Amos is Male

8. What is nick name of John Amos ?

Nick name of John Amos is Jon Amos,Johnny Amos,John A. Amos Jr.

9. Where John Amos was born?

John Amos was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA

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